The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2222 - 2211: Just Wait for Death!

What?

With enough energy to power it!

It can instantly slay powerhouses below the late Divine King Realm stage?

Old Hei Jiang Yuntian, a supreme Artifact Refiner, boasts an incredibly sharp instinct for treasures. His bold statements mean his assessment is undoubtedly correct.

Ahead loomed the enormous black Spirit Boat, split into three levels. The moment Ye Chenfeng placed his palm on its surface, an icy chill pierced straight to his bones, forcing an involuntary shudder. This frost invaded his very core, briefly choking his breath.

Thankfully, the sensation vanished swiftly once he pulled his hand away.

Ye Chenfeng let out a slow breath, dwarfed by the gigantic black Spirit Boat before him. From that short touch, he could tell its construction materials were far from ordinary.

Just as Old Hei Jiang Yuntian noted, though not classed as an Immortal Artifact or Spiritual Artifact, this Spirit Boat was undeniably exceptional.

Old Hei Jiang Yuntian instructed, "Kid, climb aboard and check out the Spirit Boat."

Hearing Old Hei’s command, Ye Chenfeng jumped up, landing swiftly on the top deck.

Forged from dark metal, the colossal Spirit Boat sent waves of chill through Ye Chenfeng as he stood on the third deck, like he was amid Hell’s legions of roaming specters. Why this ghostly vibe overwhelmed him, he couldn’t say.

Regardless, the sensation left Ye Chenfeng deeply uneasy, plunging his spirits into gloom.

Likely from ages of abandonment, thick dust blanketed the black Spirit Boat. As Ye Chenfeng explored the third level, his eyes soon locked onto a flag.

A black flag it was.

Tucked silently in a corner of the third deck, the full black flag awaited. Ye Chenfeng lifted it from the floor and brushed away the grime.

In his grasp, the black flag felt massively oversized, bearing a menacing skull emblem that screamed terror. This vast Spirit Boat had rested here for eons, and so had the flag, yet it remained pristine without a hint of rot—proof of its remarkable quality.

Ye Chenfeng infused Spiritual Energy into the flagpole. At once, a dark radiance burst from the black flag, shrinking visibly until it fit perfectly in his palm like a tiny banner.

Following the black flag’s abrupt change, Ye Chenfeng’s gaze sharpened. Through it, a complete blueprint of the Spirit Boat etched itself into his consciousness.

Following the mental map, Ye Chenfeng headed to the leftmost cabin on the third level.

Inside the cabin.

A huge square pool dominated the cabin floor. Innumerable tiny holes dotted its base, while a palm-sized indentation marked the pool’s rim. On impulse, Ye Chenfeng fitted his hand into the groove.

Suddenly.

White gleams sparked from the myriad holes at the pool’s bottom. A thunderous roar erupted from the massive black Spirit Boat, unleashing a shockwave that rippled outward.

Once the shockwave faded, the cavern’s barrier dissolved entirely. Now, cultivators of any strength could pass through freely.

In the third-level cabin, Ye Chenfeng dazedly eyed the hole-filled pool bottom as Old Hei Jiang Yuntian’s voice resounded in his head: "Kid, I believe I’ve figured out this Spirit Boat’s background. That black flag you hold is its command core, and the pool before you serves as the energy reservoir."

"You’ve now activated the energy slot, so filling it with ample energy sources ought to let you fire up this Spirit Boat."

"Notice those holes flashing white? They’re for drawing out power, essential for seamlessly powering the whole Spirit Boat."

"I’m pretty sure this is the legendary Ghost Ship from the Ancient Era’s dawn."

"Legends tell of Ghost Ships haunting midnights across the realm in the Ancient Era’s early days. Ancient annals recount hordes of Divine King Realm masters falling to the Ghost Ship, dubbing it the Divine King Slayer. No matter your might in the Divine King Realm, the Ghost Ship’s assault left no survivors."

"That said, the crucial condition is ample energy aboard the Ghost Ship. Lacking it, dreaming of smashing a Heavenly God Realm foe is pure fantasy."

"I clearly lowballed this Spirit Boat’s might before. Still, not just any power will do for the Ghost Ship. In our era, suitable energy sources might be rare finds."

"Forged from fabled Nether Iron—the Iron of Death—this Ghost Ship hails from Hell per whispers, a material for binding spirits."

"Nether Iron craves yin, grudge, and death auras, plus living flesh. Back in the Ancient Era’s start, myriad Divine King Realm powerhouses met their end under the Ghost Ship, their bodies merging into the Nether Iron. Reborn from the gore of countless Divine King Realm experts, its frame turned utterly unbreakable."

"Ancient texts also praise the Ghost Ship’s formidable barriers. Your black flag controls it all. With enough energy and a mere thought, unleash the Ghost Ship’s shields."

With Old Hei Jiang Yuntian’s thorough rundown, Ye Chenfeng’s fascination with the Spirit Boat grew. Yet sourcing the required energy remained a puzzle.

Old Bai Wu Fengxian chimed in abruptly, "Little guy, recall that towering Blue Crystal Stone by the cavern mouth? It could be just the energy for the Spirit Boat. Worth a shot."

Prodded by Old Bai Wu Fengxian, Old Hei Jiang Yuntian agreed, "Old Bai’s spot on. Slipped my mind. That Blue Crystal Stone defies cultivator absorption and sits right at the entrance—prime candidate for powering this Spirit Boat."

Ye Chenfeng dashed from the cabin, rushing back to the cavern entry. Midway down the tunnel, he bumped into Old Ghost, who’d slipped in now that the barrier was gone.

Meanwhile, dawn was creeping over the outside world.

Old Ghost queried Ye Chenfeng, "Something go down in there?"

Ye Chenfeng answered, "Found an amazing Spirit Boat inside. That big Blue Crystal Stone at the cavern entrance seems perfect to fuel it—I’m heading to test it."

Noting Ye Chenfeng’s safety inside, Old Ghost relaxed and warned, "Daylight’s coming. Can’t linger with you. Stay cautious, and we’ll link up tonight."

As daylight steadily advanced.

Heavenly Sword Sect’s ancestor Hua Fanjiang and Jin’s ancestor Jin Nanhuo stepped into the minor secret realm.

Right after arrival.

Hua Fanjiang unleashed his aura, sweeping an arm to release surging Spiritual Energy. Abruptly, a vision materialized: Ye Chenfeng hauling the Blue Crystal Stone from the cavern mouth, Old Ghost nowhere in sight.

Both Hua Fanjiang and Jin Nanhuo knew Ye Chenfeng’s image from portraits. Spotting him triggered icy smirks, with Hua Fanjiang bellowing: "This brat’s really here? Solo, no heavy hitters? What killed the Elder scouting the secret realm?"

"Whatever happened, he’s finished!"

...(To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for a recommendation ticket, monthly ticket on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)